Meckel's diverticulum laboratory findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sudarshana Datta, MD [2]

Overview

Laboratory findings are non specific and do not distinguish Meckel’s diverticulum from other sources of gastrointestinal bleeding. Laboratory findings in patients may show volume depletion, features of anemia (such as decreased hematocrit, decreased hemoglobin levels and positive stool guaiac test).

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory findings are non specific and do not distinguish Meckel’s diverticulum from other sources of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Laboratory findings in patients may show:
- Volume depletion
- Anemia:^[1]^[2]
  - Decreased Hematocrit
  - Decreased Hemoglobin
  - Positive stool guaiac test

References

↑ Theillac M, Jouvet JC, Boussel L (2014). “Meckel’s diverticulum revealed by microcytic anemia: the contribution of CT enteroclysis”. Diagn Interv Imaging. 95 (6): 625–7. doi:10.1016/j.diii.2014.01.014. PMID 24618562.
↑ Al-Onaizi I, Al-Awadi F, Al-Dawood AL (2002). “Iron deficiency anaemia: an unusual complication of Meckel’s diverticulum”. Med Princ Pract. 11 (4): 214–7. doi:10.1159/000065810. PMID 12424418.

Overview